Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole is a 2024 Indian Bengali language satirical action comedy film directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, and produced by Hoichoi Studios.[1][2][3][4] It is based on the adventures of Dipak Chatterjee,[5] a fictional detective lost in time.[6][7][8][9] The movie released to positive reviews from the critics.
| Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Debaloy Bhattacharya |
| Starring | Abir Chatterjee Paran Bandopadhyay Goutam Halder |
| Cinematography | Ramyadeep Saha |
| Edited by | Sanglap Bhowmick |
| Music by | Amit Chatterjee |
Production company | Hoichoi Studios |
| Distributed by | Shree Venkatesh Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Synopsis
editKolkata is in danger as Badami Hyena, an evil force, looms threat over the city. Dipak Chatterjee, the long-forgotten detective created by pulp-fiction writer Shri Swapankumar, comes out of his web of hurt pride to save the city. But Swapankumar soon charts a crazy narrative that complicates Dipak's fate![10][11]
Cast
edit- Abir Chatterjee as Dipak Chatterjee[12]
- Paran Bandopadhyay as Sri Swapankumar
- Shruti Das as Tashi[13]
- Goutam Halder as Bajpakhi
- Pratik Dutta as Ratanlal[14]
- Loknath Dey
- Saoli Chattopadhyay
Reception
editCritical reception
editAgnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph wrote "Abir successfully deconstructs his conventional image to portray a beaten, has-been detective." He also praised the witty dialogues, CGI, colour scheme and the musical score, which keep the audience hooked with the film.[15] Poorna Banerjee of Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that although the movie has a long runtime and the first half feels a bit slow, the story picks pace in the second half. She praised the director for keeping alive the utter lack of logic and surrealism in the storyline, while bringing to life characters the audience can connect to.[16] Anandabazar Patrika also reviewed the film 7 out of 10 stars and said that this movie resolves the lack of Bengali culture in movies.[17]
Shamayita Ckaraborty of OttPlay rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is pulp fiction and in signature 'ki-hoite-ki-hoiya-gelo' moments, the writers throw all the logical elements up in the air". She also mentioned that the envious music, performance of the whole cast and some unforgettable shots makes the movie a good watch.[18] Times Now rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and mentioned that the resurrection of pulp fiction, the interaction between Deepak and Swapan Kumar successfully captures the nostalgia of 50s literature fiction.[19] Souvik Saha of Cine Kolkata rated the film 3 out of 5 stars praising the performances of the cast, skillful direction and well executed plot twists accompanied with the background score.[20] Sangbad Pratidin, Ei Samay and Bongo Banjo also reviewed the movie on a positive note. They praised the unique presentation of Abir as a detective, Paran's acting and the director's visionary mettle.[21][22][23][24]
References
edit- ^ "Badami Hyenar Kobole". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman. "Hoichoi, Bengali-Language Streamer, Launches Studio With Adaptation of Cult Pulp Novels". Variety. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully. "hoichoi launches its new Content arm hoichoi studios". Adgully. p. 1. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Ganguly, Dharitri (16 May 2023). "Newly launched Hoichoi Studios expands into new format of storytelling". Indulge Express. p. 1. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (18 May 2023). "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyena'r Kobole to start shoot in May with Abir Chatterjee as lead". The Times of India. p. 1. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Mitra, Pooja (23 May 2023). "Here are all the deets on 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole". The Telegraph (India). p. 1. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Chakraborty, Shamayita (18 May 2023). "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyena'r: Abir Chatterjee to play detective Deepak Chatterjee". OTTPlay. p. 1. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Abir Chatterjee as the iconic pulp fiction sleuth, first look goes viral". The Times of India. 13 September 2023. p. 1. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (17 August 2023). "Fiction drama & graphic novels are my current favourite reads : Shruti Das". The Times of India. p. 1. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (16 October 2023). "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyenar Kobole teaser promises a wacky ride with Abir Chatterjee's super sleuth". The Telegraph (India). p. 1. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole". Bookmyshow. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "গতে বাঁধা গোয়েন্দাগিরিতে ক্লান্ত! এবার দু'হাতে বন্দুক নিয়ে দীপক হলেন আবির". Eisamay (in Bengali). Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Abir Chatterjee as the iconic pulp fiction sleuth, first look goes viral". The Times of India. 13 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyenar Kobole teaser promises a wacky ride with Abir Chatterjee's super sleuth". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole: Abir Chatterjee as Swapan Kumar's sleuth is a lot of fun".
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole Movie Review : A hat tip to Bengal's pop culture".
- ^ "এই সুররিয়ালিজ়ম ছাড়া দীপক ও তার স্রষ্টাকে ধরা সম্ভব ছিল না".
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole review: Debaloy Bhattacharya delivers magic on screen".
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole Movie Review: Abir Chatterjee's Magical Ode To Pulp Fiction".
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole Review".
- ^ "ফেলুদা, ব্যোমকেশের শহরের ত্রাতা দীপক চ্যাটার্জি! 'বাদামী হায়না'র মোকাবিলায় আবির-পরাণ".
- ^ "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole Bengali Movie Review!".
- ^ "শ্রী স্বপনকুমারের বাদামী হায়নার কবলে".
- ^ "দুই হাতে দু'টো বন্দুক, আর এক হাতে একটা টর্চ নিয়ে রেকর্ড ভাঙা চুম্বনে হৃদয়হরণ দীপক চ্যাটার্জির, থুড়ি আবীরের!".